Less Body Armor Might be the Answer in Afghanistan

WASHINGTON (AP) - Military officials are rethinking whetherheavy layers of body armor actually help U.S. troops in places likeAfghanistan. Although body armor has saved lives, it may also hinder Americanforces hunting down more agile insurgents who use Afghanistan'srugged peaks and valleys to their advantage. Officials say paringdown the amount of armor, which can weigh as much as 34 pounds, mayactually make troops safer on the battlefield. The proper balance between troop safety and mobility will beexamined this week during a series of oversight hearings by theHouse Appropriations defense subcommittee. Beginning today, senior Army and Marine Corps leaders arescheduled to testify on a wide range of subjects, including forceprotection, readiness levels and ergonomic injuries.

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